Wow, it's been a while since I got or gave one of these but anyway here goes...

First and foremost, THANKS JO!

Next I'm to sum up my blogging philosophy, motivation and experience in five words for the BLOG WITH SUBSTANCE AWARD.

* inspiration* real* friendship* fun* awe

Now I'm to tell seven things about moi. (Versatile Blogger)

* I am 51 and proud of it.* I am a vegan.* I think being a grandmother is my best work so far.* I wear rubber wellies whenever I am outside, no matter how hot as I am deathly afraid of snakes.* The older I get the less afraid I am to tell people what I think.* My favorite color is brown.* I love to exercise, especially pilates.

And finally I am to pass these awards on to ten fellow bloggers who have inspired me.Yikes only ten? Okay here goes.

16 comments:

Ah dear Shelley,Congratulations on being given these awards! You so deserve them. I love your five words!!I am honored to be named and have you pass an award on to me. Your blog is wonderful and I always look forward to your great photos and to see what you have been up to and your fabulous booth displays!Take care my friend!:)

Shelley, I really enjoyed hearing that info about you! And thank you so much for including me in such wonderful company. These gals are the cream of the crop! You are always a MUST on my go-to list of inspiration and great design. I've so enjoyed getting to visit with you these last several months! I'm really looking forward to your Texas show set up,hugs and blessings,Debra

Hi dear Shelley,It's so true about the friendships in blogland. It was great hearing more about you. I hate snakes, too. I've never thought about wearing the rubber wellies (LOL)... I may have to try that. ;o)Have a good night my friend,Hugs ~ Jo

Hi Shelley!You are so precious!Thank you so much for including me in this award! I also love your five words! They are also things that I find draw me to a blog and are the reasons that I myself blog.Have a blessed day!Hugs my friend,Donna

Shelley,You SO deserve this award. You know how long I've been reading you, ages! In fact you were the first person I put on my blogroll. I think the reason me & everyone else keep coming back all the time is because you ARE real, a friend, an inspiration, fun & I'm in awe of you! I'm honored that you would think of me for this award. And to be listed with some of my best friends & awesome blogs. LOVE IT!Okay, a vegan in wellies huh? I think I might be able to pick you out of the crowd at T's blog party now. Lisa

Thank you Shelley...but you make me smile bigger!!!!You have been such a joy to know. Just coming here to your place makes me feel like putting my feet up and chatting the afternoon away. I don't imagine you get much of a chance to do that very often though, because you are one of the hardest working people I know. I loved reading your list and feel I know you a wee bit better now. I love you, ya know?!!!hugs to you from here!

Antique dealer, junk lover, one of the "green" people before we even knew we were. Wife, mother of two sons, grandma to three little angels. Twice a year Mr. Sweet Pea and I make the long drive to Texas to do the Marburger Farms show. We love it and wish we lived closer. But then there are those three little angels... Never tire of looking for treasure and re-doing my home.